COVID-19

Helpful tips on how to talk to your child about COVID-19 (coronavirus) are available from the following organizations. Click on the name to access the article.

• Kids Health (also has a video on YouTube)
• National Association for School Psychologists
• Center for Disease Control

Resource for Remote Learning

Share My Lesson

Coping with Stress

• SAMHSA
• New Harbinger

The following links contain information about coronavirus that is geared towards children.

• Lifeology
• NPR
• BrainPop
• Skype with a Scientist: You can ask questions about COVID-19, or about ANY science topic of interest!

If your child is experiencing anxiety related to coronavirus, here are some simple activities you can do at home to give your child a tool for reducing anxiety.

• Calm down box
• Worry monster
• Worry airplane
• Relaxation jar
• Try using one of these finger labyrinths. Trace your finger slowly through the labyrinth, and slowly back out.

Heightened anxiety due to the virus may be amplified by the need for social distancing at this time. Crafts and activities in general can be a great way to reduce problems associated with social distancing. Here are some examples:

• Self esteem mobile
• Self esteem prompts to play with Candyland
• For something out-of-the-box, try observing footage from these aquarium webcams
• Try touring museums from home

**Resources for counseling and crisis services can be found on this page.

If you have concerns that this page does not address, please reach out to me at khaloupek@btwpschools.org or 856-767-9480 ext. 1314. I am available to assist remotely.